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5. Stresses also that all acts of torture must be made offences under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and that the perpetrators of all acts of torture must be prosecuted and punished

Stresses also that all acts of torture must be made offences under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and that the perpetrators of all acts of torture must be prosecuted and punished

The essence of the Convention against torture is that States parties are under the obligation to take legislative and administrative measures to prevent acts of torture and to declare such acts as offences under criminal law.

5. Stresses also that all acts of torture must be made offences under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and can constitute crimes against humanity and war crimes and that the perpetrators of all acts of torture must be prosecuted and punished

Torture and arbitrary arrests continued to be reported, particularly targeting political opponents.

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The Mission has also been informed of cases of arbitrary executions and deaths following torture inflicted while in detention.

373. In connection with article 4 of the Convention, clarification was requested as to the penalties prescribed for acts of torture.

They are huge paintings of torture and abuse of power, in the voluminous Botero style.

Each State party shall ensure that all acts of torture are offences under its criminal law. The same shall apply to an attempt to commit torture and to an act by any person which constitutes complicity or participation in torture.

5. Stresses also that all acts of torture must be made offences under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and in this regard constitute war crimes and can constitute crimes against humanity, and that the perpetrators of all acts of torture must be prosecuted and punished

Stresses also that all acts of torture must be made offences under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and in this regard constitute war crimes and can constitute crimes against humanity, and that the perpetrators of all acts of torture must be prosecuted and punished

In the case of torture, that is the aim, which is why it is different from other acts of war.

Alarmed at the widespread occurrence of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment,

284. On 11 November 1993, a report by Amnesty International entitled quot Physicians and Torture Methods quot denounced the covering up of acts of torture committed by prison physicians.

Acts of torture were more likely to be deemed to be aggravated assault, which carried a maximum penalty of 10 years apos imprisonment.

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The independent expert was informed of the persistence of torture and arbitrary detention, particularly in military installations or illegal detention centres.

quot (a) With a view to eradicating torture by the year 2000, the subject matter should be included in the agenda of the World Conference

428. The Committee also recommended that criminal proceedings be systematically initiated against persons accused of acts of torture.

5. Stresses that, under article 4 of the Convention, torture must be made an offence under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and that the perpetrators are liable to prosecution and punishment

Recall the obligation of States to take effective measures to prevent all acts of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

In his initial statement to the investigating judge, he complained of the acts of torture to which he had been subjected, but the judge took no action.

Recalling its resolution 36 151 of 16 December 1981, in which it noted with deep concern that acts of torture took place in various countries, recognized the need to provide assistance to the victims in a purely humanitarian spirit and established the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture,

Recalling its resolution 36 151 of 16 December 1981, in which it noted with deep concern that acts of torture took place in various countries, recognized the need to provide assistance to the victims in a purely humanitarian spirit and established the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture,

Recalling its resolution 36 151 of 16 December 1981, in which it noted with deep concern that acts of torture took place in various countries, recognized the need to provide assistance to the victims of torture in a purely humanitarian spirit and established the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture,

5. Stresses that, under article 4 of the Convention, torture must be made an offence under domestic criminal law, and emphasizes that acts of torture are serious violations of international humanitarian law and that the perpetrators are liable to prosecution and punishment

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(b) Ensure strict application of the provisions against torture and ill treatment, criminalizing acts of torture and prosecuting and punishing perpetrators in a manner proportionate to the seriousness of the crimes committed

On the third question, he favoured a closer working relationship with the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture because the Fund's work was useful to the Committee against Torture and the Special Rapporteur.

79. The Committee considers that it would have been particularly useful for additional information to have been made available, including statistics on investigations into allegations of torture, legal proceedings and sentences handed down against persons responsible for acts of torture and ill treatment.

Recall the obligations of States to take effective measures to prevent all acts of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

(e) Ensure that its legal system provides victims of past acts of torture with redress and an enforceable right to fair and adequate compensation

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